Head of Accounting (Part-time

Senior Accountant / Financial Controller (Part-Time, Remote)

• Employment Type:
  
  Independent Contractor / Freelance
• Hours:
  
  Part-time (Approx. 20 hours per week)
• Schedule:
  
  US Business Hours (Flexible overlapping schedule required)
• Location:
  
  Remote

We are seeking a highly skilled CPA or Chartered Accountant with extensive expertise in US GAAP to oversee core financial, general bookkeeping, and controller-level functions. In this role, you will lead financial statement preparation, month-end/year-end close processes, and deliver high-level financial reporting. This is a hands-on, high-impact contractor role suited for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a flexible, remote environment.

• Controller & Financial Leadership
• Lead the end-to-end month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing processes.
• Perform high-level financial review and analysis to ensure absolute accuracy and compliance with US GAAP.
• Establish, document, and maintain robust internal financial controls and standard operating procedures.
• Interface with external auditors, tax advisors, and leadership for year-end audit/tax compliance.
• Financial Statement Preparation & Reporting
• Prepare comprehensive financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows) in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare management reporting packs, financial variance analyses, and operational performance metrics.
• Conduct cash flow forecasting, liquidity monitoring, and budget-vs-actual variance tracking.
• General Bookkeeping & Accounting Operations
• Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and trial balance reviews.
• Oversee revenue recognition, accounts receivable (AR), and accounts payable (AP) workflows.
• Manage multi-currency reconciliations and foreign exchange adjustments (if applicable).
• Ensure proper expense categorizations, accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset accounting.

• Certification:
  Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or Chartered Accountant (CA/ACCA) credential is required.
• US GAAP Mastery:
  Minimum 5-7+ years of hands-on experience in US GAAP general accounting and financial reporting.
• Seniority:
  Proven experience operating at a Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Assistant Controller level.
• Systems & Software:
  Advanced proficiency with modern cloud accounting software (e.g., Quick Books Online, Net Suite, Xero) and advanced Excel/Google Sheets capabilities.
• Hours & Availability:
  Ability to work ~20 hours per week during US business hours (EST/CST/PST overlap).
• Work Arrangement:
  Operating as an independent contractor with a proven track record of reliable remote work.

• Prior experience working with financial services, SaaS, or fintech platforms.
• Familiarity with integrated billing, payment processing platforms (e.g., Stripe), and automated reconciliation tools.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.